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Qatar Airways Looks at Loaning Wide-Body Jets to British Airways

Bloomberg | May 02, 2018 | Air Cargo

U.S. DoC issues affirmative preliminary AD determinations on PTFE Resin from China and India

AJOT | May 02, 2018 | International Trade

DNV GL appoints Klas Bendrik as Chief Digital Transformation Officer

AJOT | May 02, 2018 | Logistics

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Envirotainer Celebrates RAP e2 container no. 1,000

AJOT | May 02, 2018 | Air Cargo | General | Technology

Envirotainer, the global market leader in temperature controlled airfreight solutions for the pharmaceutical supply chain, today celebrated having built one thousand (1,000) RAP e2’s in its production facility in Stockholm, Sweden.

Chris Cassidy to lead UPSs global healthcare logistics strategy

Air Cargo

AJOT | Top Story | May 02, 2018

Chris Cassidy to lead UPSs global healthcare logistics strategy

A former executive with GlaxoSmithKline, Cassidy will be responsible for deepening UPS’s supply chain footprint in top-tier priority segment

Hapag-Lloyd Price Announcement for North Europe - Bunker

AJOT | May 02, 2018 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

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Louis Berger wins first project management contract in the aviation market sector in Spain

AJOT | May 02, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

Louis Berger-CEMOSA joint venture was recently awarded a 14 million euros (17.3 million USD) contract by Aena, the world’s leading airport operator by number of passengers, to provide project management services for the expansion of Palma de Mallorca International Airport in Baleares Islands, Spain. The 300 million euros (366.5 million USD) investment project will last for 70 months.

U.S. imports of Canadian crude oil by rail increase

Energy

AJOT | Top Story | May 02, 2018

U.S. imports of Canadian crude oil by rail increase

Growth in Canadian crude oil production has outpaced expansions in pipeline takeaway capacity and, along with past pipeline outages, has driven Canadian crude oil prices lower and increased Canadian crude oil exports by rail to the United States.

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Kalmar introduces fully electric Kalmar Ottawa terminal tractor

AJOT | May 02, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

The Kalmar Ottawa Electric Terminal Tractor is designed for trailer-handling operations in dispersed warehouses, container terminals and other applications where short-distance highway travel is required.

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WCA hires new eCommerce Director and opens new China office

AJOT | May 02, 2018 | Logistics

In response to expanding membership and growing network demands, WCA has opened a new member support office in Shenzhen, China, as well as hiring former DHL eCommerce international trade lane manager Mirja Nissen as co-director of its eCommerce network.

Rees-Mogg Delivers Ultimatum Over May’s Post-Brexit Customs Plan

Bloomberg | May 02, 2018 | International Trade

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Instructional Technologies Inc. Celebrates a Milestone

AJOT | May 02, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

Pilot Thomas Logistics technician takes the 11 millionth PRO-TREAD lesson

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Virgin Atlantic Cargo confirms GDP compliance for global headquarters operations and pharma zone

AJOT | May 02, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Virgin Atlantic Cargo has been granted a Wholesale Distribution Authorisation (WDA) for its global headquarters operations and its new Pharma Zone at Heathrow Airport, confirming the airline’s compliance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and its ability to maintain the quality and integrity of medicinal products for human use.

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Hapag-Lloyd focuses on growing market in Africa

AJOT | May 02, 2018 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Hapag-Lloyd celebrated the official opening of its new office in Tema, the most important port city in Ghana. Beginning immediately, Hapag-Lloyd will manage most of its operational activities in West Africa from this location.

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Vietjet further expands with new routes to Taiwan and South Korea

AJOT | May 02, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Vietjet continues its Asian expansion program with the launch of two new international routes: Hanoi – Taichung (Taiwan) and Danang – Daegu (South Korea). Tickets have started selling for the two routes which will meet the traveling demand of both locals and tourists and contribute to regional trade and integration promotion.

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Schweizerzug introduces direct link to Antwerp

AJOT | May 02, 2018 | Intermodal | Rail

Schweizerzug, a rail service offered by the Swiss-based logistics provider Swissterminal Group, is launching a new direct connection between Frenkendorf/Basel and the Port of Antwerp on 2 July 2018. This means that Switzerland will have an overnight rail service with the Belgian hub for the first time.